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WWE WrestleMania 31 Results
March 29th 2015
Report by Bill Pritchard for WrestleZone.com
Wrestlemania 31 Kickoff Exclusive
WWE Tag Team Championship (Fatal 4 Way)
The Usos vs Los Matadores vs The New Day vs Tyson Kidd & Cesaro (c)
Jey gets taken out early on and is helped to the back as Cesaro hits Kofi with a Giant Swing, then the Matadores jump in but Kidd helps clear the ring. Jimmy superkicks Kidd and hits a Samoan drop, then he superkicks E and Diego before he splashes everyone in each corner. Kofi ducks a kick and dives outside, then Jimmy connects with another superkick before Kofi takes him down and gets a near fall on Kidd. Fernando tags in and Kofi sets up a superplex, then Cesaro suplexes E from the ring into the floor and Jimmy splashes him. Los Matadores hit a sunset powerbomb off the ropes, then Kidd uses Nattie for a distraction and kicks Diego.
Torito hurricanranas Woods into the barricade, then Nattie puts Torito into the Sharpshooter before Naomi hits Nattie with a Rear View. Back in the ring, Kofi assists with a Big Ending off the ropes, then everyone slugs it out and E sets up for a double Big Ending. Kidd superkicks him and throws Diego into an uppercut by Cesaro, then Kofi connects with Trouble In Paradise before Cesaro slingshots Diego into him. Fernando slams him on the floor and they both try to superplex Kidd and Kofi, but E and Cesaro run back in and hit double Tower of Doom spots! Jey hits a splash off the turnbuckles and makes the cover, but Cesaro throws him outside and steals the pin!
Winners – Tyson Kidd & Cesaro
BP: I know it’s not the ‘opener’, but man, what an opener! This had fast paced action and a bunch of great high spots. Shame Jey got taken out of the match but this was still really fun to watch.
Wrestlemania 31 Kickoff Exclusive
Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Everybody slugs it out until Axel screams this is his match to win, then everyone picks him up and throws him on the floor. They resume the brawl and we see Fandango and Adam Rose fight on the apron, then Miz and Mizdow try to eliminate Riley before Riley tosses Miz on the apron. Mizdow ends up throwing Riley outside, then Ryder sets up a Broski Boot but Bo cuts him off and dumps him outside. Bo jumps out of the ring and celebrates, then he rolls back in but Itami kicks him back out and eliminates him. Itami goes after Big Show but gets knocked out on the apron, eliminating him, then Kane throws the Matadores outside. The Ascension dumps Henry outside before attacking Ryback, Show and Titus, then Ryback scores a few quick eliminations before Show sends Swagger outside.
The New Day gangs up on Show and send him outside, but Show holds the ropes and knocks all three of them out from the apron! Jimmy knocks Miz down with an enziguiri, then Show shoves Rowan throat first over the top rope. Goldust gets thrown out next, then Ryback tries to hit Show with Shell Shocked, but Kane breaks it up and chokeslams Miz. Kane tries to throw Cesaro outside but Cesaro scoop slams him over the ropes, then Show whips Jimmy over the ropes and it’s down to five. Cesaro goes right after Show and they trade punches, and Cesaro tries to press slam him but Show reverses it and sends him outside. Ryback catches Show with a spinebuster, then he calls for a Meathook but Show grabs him by the throat and sends him outside.
Miz and Mizdow look at each other and see Show is left, so Miz says they should work together but Mizdow says NO! Miz tries to reason with him and screams at him, then Sandow finally has enough of Miz poking him and whips Miz over the ropes! Sandow drops Miz with a forearm when he tries to run in, and they keep fighting until a group of referees pull Miz away. Sandow blocks an elimination and throws a few punches, but Show drops him with a punch and walks over to Sandow with a smug look. Sandow jumps up and pulls Show over the ropes, then kicks him on the apron and tries to knock him on the floor. Sandow hits the ropes but Show grabs him by the throat, and Sandow counters with a front facelock but Show throws him on the apron and shoves him back to win.
Winner – Big Show
BP: WOW! Big Show finally won a battle royal! We got the moment we expected with Sandow eliminating Miz, and Show looks great in the win. This was booked really well overall.
Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match
R-Truth vs Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler vs Stardust
vs Daniel Bryan vs Luke Harper vs Bad News Barrett (c)
Wade hits Ambrose with a ladder before Harper splashes everyone on the floor, then Ambrose climbs a ladder on the floor and elbow drops everyone. Wade slams Truth in the corner and Bryan dropkicks Stardust into a ladder. Bryan puts Harper in tree of woe position on a ladder and repeatedly kicks him, then Dolph superkicks Bryan and everyone tries to climb the ladder in the ring. Stardust dropkicks it and and gets his own ladder, then Wade beats everyone with a broken ladder piece on the floor.
Harper slams Ambrose facefirst into the ladder wedged in the corner, then he swings it at Bryan before Truth hits a standing legdrop onto it. Truth gets sent outside as Stardust makes his way up the giant ladder, but Wade superplexes him off of it and Bryan and Dolph climb up and slug it out. Ambrose tips the ladder and clotheslines Harper, then he climbs the ladder but Harper pops up and powerbombs him off the ladder and into another one. Dolph puts him in a sleeperhold but Harper still climbs the ladder, and Dolph reaches for the belt but Harper falls back and takes Dolph with him.
Dolph runs up the ladder but Wade hits a Bullhammer, then he connects with a few more Bullhammers when Truth and Stardust get back in. Bryan runs up the ladder but Dolph and Wade knock him down, then Bryan comes back with Knee Plus to Wade before he climbs the ladder. Dolph runs back in and slugs it out with Bryan on the ladder, then they repeatedly headbutt each other, and Bryan finally knocks him down and takes the title.
Winner – Daniel Bryan
BP: What a start to the show. Everyone looked good and got some good spots in. I’m glad there weren’t any run-ins, and Bryan gets a big win.
I am so over Daniel Bryan and the YES gimmick.
Seth Rollins vs Randy Orton
Orton goes right after Rollins and hits him a few times, then Rollins kicks him but Orton slams him back on the mat. Orton throws a few uppercuts, then he gets caught with a buckle bomb but Orton springs back with a clothesline. Mercury and Noble jump on the apron but Orton knocks them down and DDT’s them off of the apron. Rollins splashes Orton and sends him into the broadcast table, then he slugs Orton a few times before he stomps him in the corner. Rollins goes for a splash but Orton backdrops him and hits a powerslam, then Rollins sends him to the apron and snaps his head on the ropes.
Rollins hits a springboard moonsault to the floor, then he heads up top but Orton crotches him on the ropes and hits a hangman’s DDT. Orton tries to backdrop Rollins but Rollins floats over, only Orton catches him on the way down with an RKO! Rollins narrowly kicks out at two, then Orton sets up for a punt kick but Mercury and Noble run in. Orton drops them both with a RKO, then Rollins runs over and Curb Stomps him but Orton kicks out. Rollins heads up top and goes for a Phoenix Splash, but Orton rolls away and goes for a RKO. Rollins blocks and hits the ropes, running up Orton’s shoulder to set up a big Curb Stomp, but Orton pops up as Rollins gets air and connects with a RKO on the way down for the win.
Winner – Randy Orton
BP: Another good match that kept my interest. I expected Orton to win here, but it was still fun to watch. Interference was expected but kept to a minimum, and the final RKO was a really great spot. Orton has connected with some great RKO spots over the years, and this will be highlight reel material.
Triple H vs Sting
HHH hits Sting but Sting hiptosses him a few times, then they tie up and HHH hits Sting a few times and knocks him down. He catches Sting with a kneedrop, but Sting pops back up and psyches HHH out before going for a Scorpion Deathlock. HHH gets free and rolls outside to regroup, then Sting chases but HHH slams him into the barricade. HHH rolls him in and punches Sting a few times, then he whips him into the turnbuckles and smirks at the crowd. He whips Sting again and Sting falls down, so HHH does a crotch chop and knees him in the head. Sting fights out of a headlock but HHH hits a spinebuster for two, then HHH goes back to a headlock but Sting fights him into the corner.
Sting whips him but HHH kicks him, then HHH comes off the middle rope but Sting catches his legs and goes for a Scorpion Deathlock. Degeneration-X (New Age Outlaws and X-Pac) runs down to the ring, but Sting fights them off and ends up splashing them on the floor. HHH connects with a Pedigree after the interference, but Sting kicks out and HHH can’t believe it. He goes under the ring for a sledgehammer, then the nWo music cues up and Hogan, Nash and Hall make their way to the ring! The crowd goes nuts as the nWo and DX starting brawling at ringside, then Sting uses the distraction to hit HHH with a Scorpion Deathdrop for two.
Sting rolls HHH over and puts him in the Scorpion Deathlock, and HHH reaches for the sledgehammer, but Hogan takes it from him! X-Pac runs over and drops Hogan, then both factions continue to fight, with Hall attempting an Outsider’s Edge on the floor. Billy backdrops him, then Sting tries to get HHH to tap out but Shawn Michaels runs in and superkicks Sting! HHH rolls over for the cover but Sting narrowly kicks out, then Billy hands HHH the sledgehammer and he backs Sting into a corner. Hall flips a bat to Sting and they circle each other, with Sting striking first with a shot to the ribs. Sting smashes the sledgehammer in half, then he repeatedly stomps and kicks HHH in the corner. Sting splashes him once and calls for a second, but HHH grabs the sledgehammer head and hits him in the face and makes the cover.
Winner – Triple H
Can't let Sting win. He been out of wrestling for years.
BP: I thought there was no way at all Triple H won here and I’m a bit shocked to be honest. I never thought I’d see Scott Hall take a bump again and he looked awesome. I didn’t think this would be a classic by any means, but the outside interference stuff was a little much. Not as bad as Bret Hart versus Vince McMahon, but a little much. There were so many markout moments in this one, from HBK kicking Sting, to both factions showing up and fighting, not to mention Sting just being in WWE. It was a bit odd seeing the nWo help Sting, but they tie in to the DX/nWo fantasy feud. Mixed emotions about this one.
Daniel Bryan is with Maria Menounos backstage, and he is talking about his big Intercontinental Championship win. Roddy Piper cuts him off, then a number of former Intercontinental title winners enter, such as Bret Hart, Pat Patterson, Ricky Steamboat and others. They trade a few taglines between each other, then start a YES chant. Ron Simmons walks in and Maria asks if he’s a former champion too, but Simmons just yells DAMN! and they continue with the YES chant.
Paige & AJ Lee vs The Bella Twins
The Bellas attack Paige in the corner and hit a double team suplex for two. Nikki hits Rack Attack for two, then Paige comes back with some offense before AJ gets the tag. AJ connects with a Thesz press and several punches, then she knees Nikki in the head and hits a tornado DDT onto the top rope. Nikki comes back with a fallaway slam attempt, but Paige dropkicks her and AJ calls for a Shining Wizard. Nikki ducks and puts her in an electric chair drop setup, but AJ counters with a DDT for two. She applies the Black Widow but Brie runs back in to break it up, and Paige kicks her into the corner. Nikki slams AJ down and gets a near fall, broken up by Paige before she sends Brie outside. Paige slams Brie into the steps, then AJ counters a whip by Nikki and makes her tap to the Black Widow.
Winners – Paige & AJ Lee
BP: This one was OK. Decent match overall, but nothing really too noteworthy. It got a decent amount of time but nothing really stood out as great.
Beside eye candy. Who cares about this match.
United States Championship
John Cena vs Rusev (w/ Lana) (c)
Rusev hits Cena a few times and takes him down with a reverse waistlock throw. Rusev hits him a few more times and goes to hit him with the Russian flag, but Cena kicks him and hits a shoulder tackle. Cena hits another shoulder tackle, then Rusev comes back with some kicks and sets up on the turnbuckles. Cena shoves him back and hits a standing legdrop for two, then they slug it out before Cena applies the STF. Lana throws one of her shoes in as Rusev makes it to the ropes, then Cena argues with the reference about the distraction attempt. Rusev throws him back and heads up top, connecting with a diving headbutt for two.
Rusev stomps Cena and goes for the Accolade, but Cena rolls through and slams him down to get a two count. Cena calls for an Attitude Adjustment but Rusev blocks, and he goes for a side slam but Cena rolls through. Rusev gets up and kicks him in the face, then he hooks Cena in the Accolade but Cena powers up and slams him down. Cena applies the STF, but Rusev breaks out and charges at Cena near the ropes. Lana jumped up on the apron during the submission, and Cena ducks, Rusev accidentally knocks Lana and Cena hits an AA for the win.
Winner and NEW United States Champion – John Cena
BP: I really wanted to see someone new beat Rusev, but what can you do. Cena elevated Rusev a lot in the past few months, and he will bring prestige to the title, just like Rusev did with a good run.
We new Cena would win but they should had let Rusev win it.
Triple H and Stephanie come out and cut a promo about how they are responsible for all of the success of Wrestlemania. The Rock cuts them off and says they don’t own the fans or him, and he says HHH could dress like Terminator or make a Wrestlemania moment right now. The Rock runs him down and HHH prepares to fight, but Stephanie gets in the middle of them and says this is all about ego. Stephanie says he owes everything to the McMahons, then Rock makes a smart comment about Stephanie owing her family for hers. Stephanie slaps Rock and taunts him, then Ronda Rousey jumps in from the crowd and Rock says his friend Ronda will hit her.
Stephanie backs down and says Ronda is her friend, then Ronda glares at her and Stephanie starts talking about how Rock lied to her about having a Wrestlemania moment. She says Ronda can fight in an octagon, but this is her ring, so unless Ronda watches the show like a fan, she should get the hell out of her ring. Ronda says any ring she’s in is hers, so Stephanie should just make her leave. The Rock insults Stephanie, then HHH says he’s had it with this whole thing, then The Rock says it’s the last thing he says. He punches HHH a few times before they spill outside, then Stephanie goes to slap Ronda, but Ronda catches her arm and puts her in a submission. Ronda eventually let’s go, and The Rock says that’s the biggest Wrestlemania moment, and they just laid the Smackdown on them both.
Bray Wyatt vs The Undertaker
Bray charges Taker and gets caught with a big boot, then Taker punches him in the corner and sets up on the turnbuckles. Taker hits Old School, then Bray comes back with a shoulder tackle and clotheslines Taker out to the floor. Taker lands on his feet, then he pulls Bray outside and punches him before hitting a legdrop on the apron. He rolls Bray in and hits Snake Eyes, but Bray rebounds with a kick to the face before he pummels Taker in the corner. Bray applies a half nelson before punching Taker in the back of the head, then he sends him into the corner before Taker catches him in Hell’s Gate.
Bray breaks it and hits a reverse throw and a reverse senton for two, then Bray calls for Sister Abigail and mocks Taker’s throat slash gesture. Taker blocks and chokeslams Bray, then he hits a Tombstone but Bray kicks out at two. Taker goes for another Tombstone but Bray counters with Sister Abigail for two, then the ref starts a count but Bray pops up and spider walks to the center of the ring. Taker sits up and dares Bray to challenge him, then they slug it out before Bray sets up Sister Abigail again. Taker shoves Bray into the corner, then Taker catches him off the rebound and hits a Tombstone for the win.
Winner – The Undertaker
New the Undertaker wouldn't lose another one.
BP: JBL just said it best: The Undertaker ain’t goin’ anywhere. It’s how I expected the match to go, and it was still a great one to watch. Bray looks great, Taker erases doubt, and the “lone loss” last year makes Brock’s win look that much better.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar (c) (w/ Paul Heyman)
Brock rushes the corner and Reigns tries to fend him off with several strikes, but Brock hits a German suplex and a F-5 out of the gate. Brock ignores the cover and knees Reigns in the corner, then he biel throws Reigns into the ropes before Reigns fights back. Brock takes him down with another suplex, then he hits one more before telling Reigns it’s “suplex city, bitch.” Brock kicks Reigns a few times before hitting two more German suplexes, then he slams Reigns on the top rope and knees him in the face.
Brock shoulder tackles Reigns into the barricade and the ref starts a count, but Reigns makes the count so Reigns hits the ropes. Reigns jumps up and knees him in the head, then he connects with a few quick strikes before Brock catches his boot and clotheslines Reigns out to the floor. Brock knees Reigns on the floor, then he rolls him in and hits another suplex that sends Reigns to the floor. Brock reaches over the ropes and brings Reigns back in with a belly-to-belly throw, then he hits another F-5, but Reigns somehow kicks out!
Brock smirks as he takes his gloves off, then he pulls Reigns up by the hair and smacks him in the face. Reigns smiles as Brock keeps hitting him, then Brock hits two more German suplexes and a F-5. Reigns still kicks out and Brock can’t believe it, then they roll outside and Reigns ends up slamming Brock facefirst into the ringpost. Brock is busted open, then Reigns hits two Superman punches, but Brock stays on his feet with help from the ropes. Reigns goes for another Superman punch but Brock sidesteps him, then Brock tries to suplex him but Reigns punches him and hits another Superman punch. Reigns connects with another spear but Brock kicks out, then Reigns calls for another spear but Brock catches him in the air and hits a F-5, but is slow to make the cover.
Seth Rollins cuts in and the crowd goes nuts, and officially cashes in his contract! Rollins throws Reigns outside and Curb Stomps Brock, then he goes for another but Brock catches him in the air. Brock calls for a F-5 but Reigns runs in and spears Brock, but Rollins Curb Stomps Reigns and makes the cover.
Winner and NEW WWE World Heavyweight Champion – Seth Rollins
BP: WOW! What a hell of an ending, and it couldn’t have happened at a more perfect time! We finally get a Wrestlemania cash in; the title match itself was great and Rollins’ cash in made it that much better. It doesn’t matter who predicted it would happen and how long we called it, because it still went down and it was awesome! Reigns looked great in the ‘loss’ and Brock was a dominant champion. Overall, the show was a big success. The Sting/HHH was a personal disappointment for me, but I’ll wait to see where, or if, they take that. Otherwise, there were a lot of great matches and great moments.
Glad Seth got this. He has worked hard the past few months.
March 29th 2015
Report by Bill Pritchard for WrestleZone.com
Wrestlemania 31 Kickoff Exclusive
WWE Tag Team Championship (Fatal 4 Way)
The Usos vs Los Matadores vs The New Day vs Tyson Kidd & Cesaro (c)
Jey gets taken out early on and is helped to the back as Cesaro hits Kofi with a Giant Swing, then the Matadores jump in but Kidd helps clear the ring. Jimmy superkicks Kidd and hits a Samoan drop, then he superkicks E and Diego before he splashes everyone in each corner. Kofi ducks a kick and dives outside, then Jimmy connects with another superkick before Kofi takes him down and gets a near fall on Kidd. Fernando tags in and Kofi sets up a superplex, then Cesaro suplexes E from the ring into the floor and Jimmy splashes him. Los Matadores hit a sunset powerbomb off the ropes, then Kidd uses Nattie for a distraction and kicks Diego.
Torito hurricanranas Woods into the barricade, then Nattie puts Torito into the Sharpshooter before Naomi hits Nattie with a Rear View. Back in the ring, Kofi assists with a Big Ending off the ropes, then everyone slugs it out and E sets up for a double Big Ending. Kidd superkicks him and throws Diego into an uppercut by Cesaro, then Kofi connects with Trouble In Paradise before Cesaro slingshots Diego into him. Fernando slams him on the floor and they both try to superplex Kidd and Kofi, but E and Cesaro run back in and hit double Tower of Doom spots! Jey hits a splash off the turnbuckles and makes the cover, but Cesaro throws him outside and steals the pin!
Winners – Tyson Kidd & Cesaro
BP: I know it’s not the ‘opener’, but man, what an opener! This had fast paced action and a bunch of great high spots. Shame Jey got taken out of the match but this was still really fun to watch.
Wrestlemania 31 Kickoff Exclusive
Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Everybody slugs it out until Axel screams this is his match to win, then everyone picks him up and throws him on the floor. They resume the brawl and we see Fandango and Adam Rose fight on the apron, then Miz and Mizdow try to eliminate Riley before Riley tosses Miz on the apron. Mizdow ends up throwing Riley outside, then Ryder sets up a Broski Boot but Bo cuts him off and dumps him outside. Bo jumps out of the ring and celebrates, then he rolls back in but Itami kicks him back out and eliminates him. Itami goes after Big Show but gets knocked out on the apron, eliminating him, then Kane throws the Matadores outside. The Ascension dumps Henry outside before attacking Ryback, Show and Titus, then Ryback scores a few quick eliminations before Show sends Swagger outside.
The New Day gangs up on Show and send him outside, but Show holds the ropes and knocks all three of them out from the apron! Jimmy knocks Miz down with an enziguiri, then Show shoves Rowan throat first over the top rope. Goldust gets thrown out next, then Ryback tries to hit Show with Shell Shocked, but Kane breaks it up and chokeslams Miz. Kane tries to throw Cesaro outside but Cesaro scoop slams him over the ropes, then Show whips Jimmy over the ropes and it’s down to five. Cesaro goes right after Show and they trade punches, and Cesaro tries to press slam him but Show reverses it and sends him outside. Ryback catches Show with a spinebuster, then he calls for a Meathook but Show grabs him by the throat and sends him outside.
Miz and Mizdow look at each other and see Show is left, so Miz says they should work together but Mizdow says NO! Miz tries to reason with him and screams at him, then Sandow finally has enough of Miz poking him and whips Miz over the ropes! Sandow drops Miz with a forearm when he tries to run in, and they keep fighting until a group of referees pull Miz away. Sandow blocks an elimination and throws a few punches, but Show drops him with a punch and walks over to Sandow with a smug look. Sandow jumps up and pulls Show over the ropes, then kicks him on the apron and tries to knock him on the floor. Sandow hits the ropes but Show grabs him by the throat, and Sandow counters with a front facelock but Show throws him on the apron and shoves him back to win.
Winner – Big Show
BP: WOW! Big Show finally won a battle royal! We got the moment we expected with Sandow eliminating Miz, and Show looks great in the win. This was booked really well overall.
Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match
R-Truth vs Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler vs Stardust
vs Daniel Bryan vs Luke Harper vs Bad News Barrett (c)
Wade hits Ambrose with a ladder before Harper splashes everyone on the floor, then Ambrose climbs a ladder on the floor and elbow drops everyone. Wade slams Truth in the corner and Bryan dropkicks Stardust into a ladder. Bryan puts Harper in tree of woe position on a ladder and repeatedly kicks him, then Dolph superkicks Bryan and everyone tries to climb the ladder in the ring. Stardust dropkicks it and and gets his own ladder, then Wade beats everyone with a broken ladder piece on the floor.
Harper slams Ambrose facefirst into the ladder wedged in the corner, then he swings it at Bryan before Truth hits a standing legdrop onto it. Truth gets sent outside as Stardust makes his way up the giant ladder, but Wade superplexes him off of it and Bryan and Dolph climb up and slug it out. Ambrose tips the ladder and clotheslines Harper, then he climbs the ladder but Harper pops up and powerbombs him off the ladder and into another one. Dolph puts him in a sleeperhold but Harper still climbs the ladder, and Dolph reaches for the belt but Harper falls back and takes Dolph with him.
Dolph runs up the ladder but Wade hits a Bullhammer, then he connects with a few more Bullhammers when Truth and Stardust get back in. Bryan runs up the ladder but Dolph and Wade knock him down, then Bryan comes back with Knee Plus to Wade before he climbs the ladder. Dolph runs back in and slugs it out with Bryan on the ladder, then they repeatedly headbutt each other, and Bryan finally knocks him down and takes the title.
Winner – Daniel Bryan
BP: What a start to the show. Everyone looked good and got some good spots in. I’m glad there weren’t any run-ins, and Bryan gets a big win.
I am so over Daniel Bryan and the YES gimmick.
Seth Rollins vs Randy Orton
Orton goes right after Rollins and hits him a few times, then Rollins kicks him but Orton slams him back on the mat. Orton throws a few uppercuts, then he gets caught with a buckle bomb but Orton springs back with a clothesline. Mercury and Noble jump on the apron but Orton knocks them down and DDT’s them off of the apron. Rollins splashes Orton and sends him into the broadcast table, then he slugs Orton a few times before he stomps him in the corner. Rollins goes for a splash but Orton backdrops him and hits a powerslam, then Rollins sends him to the apron and snaps his head on the ropes.
Rollins hits a springboard moonsault to the floor, then he heads up top but Orton crotches him on the ropes and hits a hangman’s DDT. Orton tries to backdrop Rollins but Rollins floats over, only Orton catches him on the way down with an RKO! Rollins narrowly kicks out at two, then Orton sets up for a punt kick but Mercury and Noble run in. Orton drops them both with a RKO, then Rollins runs over and Curb Stomps him but Orton kicks out. Rollins heads up top and goes for a Phoenix Splash, but Orton rolls away and goes for a RKO. Rollins blocks and hits the ropes, running up Orton’s shoulder to set up a big Curb Stomp, but Orton pops up as Rollins gets air and connects with a RKO on the way down for the win.
Winner – Randy Orton
BP: Another good match that kept my interest. I expected Orton to win here, but it was still fun to watch. Interference was expected but kept to a minimum, and the final RKO was a really great spot. Orton has connected with some great RKO spots over the years, and this will be highlight reel material.
Triple H vs Sting
HHH hits Sting but Sting hiptosses him a few times, then they tie up and HHH hits Sting a few times and knocks him down. He catches Sting with a kneedrop, but Sting pops back up and psyches HHH out before going for a Scorpion Deathlock. HHH gets free and rolls outside to regroup, then Sting chases but HHH slams him into the barricade. HHH rolls him in and punches Sting a few times, then he whips him into the turnbuckles and smirks at the crowd. He whips Sting again and Sting falls down, so HHH does a crotch chop and knees him in the head. Sting fights out of a headlock but HHH hits a spinebuster for two, then HHH goes back to a headlock but Sting fights him into the corner.
Sting whips him but HHH kicks him, then HHH comes off the middle rope but Sting catches his legs and goes for a Scorpion Deathlock. Degeneration-X (New Age Outlaws and X-Pac) runs down to the ring, but Sting fights them off and ends up splashing them on the floor. HHH connects with a Pedigree after the interference, but Sting kicks out and HHH can’t believe it. He goes under the ring for a sledgehammer, then the nWo music cues up and Hogan, Nash and Hall make their way to the ring! The crowd goes nuts as the nWo and DX starting brawling at ringside, then Sting uses the distraction to hit HHH with a Scorpion Deathdrop for two.
Sting rolls HHH over and puts him in the Scorpion Deathlock, and HHH reaches for the sledgehammer, but Hogan takes it from him! X-Pac runs over and drops Hogan, then both factions continue to fight, with Hall attempting an Outsider’s Edge on the floor. Billy backdrops him, then Sting tries to get HHH to tap out but Shawn Michaels runs in and superkicks Sting! HHH rolls over for the cover but Sting narrowly kicks out, then Billy hands HHH the sledgehammer and he backs Sting into a corner. Hall flips a bat to Sting and they circle each other, with Sting striking first with a shot to the ribs. Sting smashes the sledgehammer in half, then he repeatedly stomps and kicks HHH in the corner. Sting splashes him once and calls for a second, but HHH grabs the sledgehammer head and hits him in the face and makes the cover.
Winner – Triple H
Can't let Sting win. He been out of wrestling for years.
BP: I thought there was no way at all Triple H won here and I’m a bit shocked to be honest. I never thought I’d see Scott Hall take a bump again and he looked awesome. I didn’t think this would be a classic by any means, but the outside interference stuff was a little much. Not as bad as Bret Hart versus Vince McMahon, but a little much. There were so many markout moments in this one, from HBK kicking Sting, to both factions showing up and fighting, not to mention Sting just being in WWE. It was a bit odd seeing the nWo help Sting, but they tie in to the DX/nWo fantasy feud. Mixed emotions about this one.
Daniel Bryan is with Maria Menounos backstage, and he is talking about his big Intercontinental Championship win. Roddy Piper cuts him off, then a number of former Intercontinental title winners enter, such as Bret Hart, Pat Patterson, Ricky Steamboat and others. They trade a few taglines between each other, then start a YES chant. Ron Simmons walks in and Maria asks if he’s a former champion too, but Simmons just yells DAMN! and they continue with the YES chant.
Paige & AJ Lee vs The Bella Twins
The Bellas attack Paige in the corner and hit a double team suplex for two. Nikki hits Rack Attack for two, then Paige comes back with some offense before AJ gets the tag. AJ connects with a Thesz press and several punches, then she knees Nikki in the head and hits a tornado DDT onto the top rope. Nikki comes back with a fallaway slam attempt, but Paige dropkicks her and AJ calls for a Shining Wizard. Nikki ducks and puts her in an electric chair drop setup, but AJ counters with a DDT for two. She applies the Black Widow but Brie runs back in to break it up, and Paige kicks her into the corner. Nikki slams AJ down and gets a near fall, broken up by Paige before she sends Brie outside. Paige slams Brie into the steps, then AJ counters a whip by Nikki and makes her tap to the Black Widow.
Winners – Paige & AJ Lee
BP: This one was OK. Decent match overall, but nothing really too noteworthy. It got a decent amount of time but nothing really stood out as great.
Beside eye candy. Who cares about this match.
United States Championship
John Cena vs Rusev (w/ Lana) (c)
Rusev hits Cena a few times and takes him down with a reverse waistlock throw. Rusev hits him a few more times and goes to hit him with the Russian flag, but Cena kicks him and hits a shoulder tackle. Cena hits another shoulder tackle, then Rusev comes back with some kicks and sets up on the turnbuckles. Cena shoves him back and hits a standing legdrop for two, then they slug it out before Cena applies the STF. Lana throws one of her shoes in as Rusev makes it to the ropes, then Cena argues with the reference about the distraction attempt. Rusev throws him back and heads up top, connecting with a diving headbutt for two.
Rusev stomps Cena and goes for the Accolade, but Cena rolls through and slams him down to get a two count. Cena calls for an Attitude Adjustment but Rusev blocks, and he goes for a side slam but Cena rolls through. Rusev gets up and kicks him in the face, then he hooks Cena in the Accolade but Cena powers up and slams him down. Cena applies the STF, but Rusev breaks out and charges at Cena near the ropes. Lana jumped up on the apron during the submission, and Cena ducks, Rusev accidentally knocks Lana and Cena hits an AA for the win.
Winner and NEW United States Champion – John Cena
BP: I really wanted to see someone new beat Rusev, but what can you do. Cena elevated Rusev a lot in the past few months, and he will bring prestige to the title, just like Rusev did with a good run.
We new Cena would win but they should had let Rusev win it.
Triple H and Stephanie come out and cut a promo about how they are responsible for all of the success of Wrestlemania. The Rock cuts them off and says they don’t own the fans or him, and he says HHH could dress like Terminator or make a Wrestlemania moment right now. The Rock runs him down and HHH prepares to fight, but Stephanie gets in the middle of them and says this is all about ego. Stephanie says he owes everything to the McMahons, then Rock makes a smart comment about Stephanie owing her family for hers. Stephanie slaps Rock and taunts him, then Ronda Rousey jumps in from the crowd and Rock says his friend Ronda will hit her.
Stephanie backs down and says Ronda is her friend, then Ronda glares at her and Stephanie starts talking about how Rock lied to her about having a Wrestlemania moment. She says Ronda can fight in an octagon, but this is her ring, so unless Ronda watches the show like a fan, she should get the hell out of her ring. Ronda says any ring she’s in is hers, so Stephanie should just make her leave. The Rock insults Stephanie, then HHH says he’s had it with this whole thing, then The Rock says it’s the last thing he says. He punches HHH a few times before they spill outside, then Stephanie goes to slap Ronda, but Ronda catches her arm and puts her in a submission. Ronda eventually let’s go, and The Rock says that’s the biggest Wrestlemania moment, and they just laid the Smackdown on them both.
Bray Wyatt vs The Undertaker
Bray charges Taker and gets caught with a big boot, then Taker punches him in the corner and sets up on the turnbuckles. Taker hits Old School, then Bray comes back with a shoulder tackle and clotheslines Taker out to the floor. Taker lands on his feet, then he pulls Bray outside and punches him before hitting a legdrop on the apron. He rolls Bray in and hits Snake Eyes, but Bray rebounds with a kick to the face before he pummels Taker in the corner. Bray applies a half nelson before punching Taker in the back of the head, then he sends him into the corner before Taker catches him in Hell’s Gate.
Bray breaks it and hits a reverse throw and a reverse senton for two, then Bray calls for Sister Abigail and mocks Taker’s throat slash gesture. Taker blocks and chokeslams Bray, then he hits a Tombstone but Bray kicks out at two. Taker goes for another Tombstone but Bray counters with Sister Abigail for two, then the ref starts a count but Bray pops up and spider walks to the center of the ring. Taker sits up and dares Bray to challenge him, then they slug it out before Bray sets up Sister Abigail again. Taker shoves Bray into the corner, then Taker catches him off the rebound and hits a Tombstone for the win.
Winner – The Undertaker
New the Undertaker wouldn't lose another one.
BP: JBL just said it best: The Undertaker ain’t goin’ anywhere. It’s how I expected the match to go, and it was still a great one to watch. Bray looks great, Taker erases doubt, and the “lone loss” last year makes Brock’s win look that much better.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar (c) (w/ Paul Heyman)
Brock rushes the corner and Reigns tries to fend him off with several strikes, but Brock hits a German suplex and a F-5 out of the gate. Brock ignores the cover and knees Reigns in the corner, then he biel throws Reigns into the ropes before Reigns fights back. Brock takes him down with another suplex, then he hits one more before telling Reigns it’s “suplex city, bitch.” Brock kicks Reigns a few times before hitting two more German suplexes, then he slams Reigns on the top rope and knees him in the face.
Brock shoulder tackles Reigns into the barricade and the ref starts a count, but Reigns makes the count so Reigns hits the ropes. Reigns jumps up and knees him in the head, then he connects with a few quick strikes before Brock catches his boot and clotheslines Reigns out to the floor. Brock knees Reigns on the floor, then he rolls him in and hits another suplex that sends Reigns to the floor. Brock reaches over the ropes and brings Reigns back in with a belly-to-belly throw, then he hits another F-5, but Reigns somehow kicks out!
Brock smirks as he takes his gloves off, then he pulls Reigns up by the hair and smacks him in the face. Reigns smiles as Brock keeps hitting him, then Brock hits two more German suplexes and a F-5. Reigns still kicks out and Brock can’t believe it, then they roll outside and Reigns ends up slamming Brock facefirst into the ringpost. Brock is busted open, then Reigns hits two Superman punches, but Brock stays on his feet with help from the ropes. Reigns goes for another Superman punch but Brock sidesteps him, then Brock tries to suplex him but Reigns punches him and hits another Superman punch. Reigns connects with another spear but Brock kicks out, then Reigns calls for another spear but Brock catches him in the air and hits a F-5, but is slow to make the cover.
Seth Rollins cuts in and the crowd goes nuts, and officially cashes in his contract! Rollins throws Reigns outside and Curb Stomps Brock, then he goes for another but Brock catches him in the air. Brock calls for a F-5 but Reigns runs in and spears Brock, but Rollins Curb Stomps Reigns and makes the cover.
Winner and NEW WWE World Heavyweight Champion – Seth Rollins
BP: WOW! What a hell of an ending, and it couldn’t have happened at a more perfect time! We finally get a Wrestlemania cash in; the title match itself was great and Rollins’ cash in made it that much better. It doesn’t matter who predicted it would happen and how long we called it, because it still went down and it was awesome! Reigns looked great in the ‘loss’ and Brock was a dominant champion. Overall, the show was a big success. The Sting/HHH was a personal disappointment for me, but I’ll wait to see where, or if, they take that. Otherwise, there were a lot of great matches and great moments.
Glad Seth got this. He has worked hard the past few months.
